Lizzie Colvin Explained
Elizabeth "Lizzie" Holden (Colvin, born 4 January 1990) is a retired Ireland women's field hockey international.[2] [3] She was a member of the Ireland team that played in the 2018 Women's Hockey World Cup final. Colvin has also won Irish Senior Cup and Women's Irish Hockey League titles with Loreto.
Early years, family and education
Lizzie Colvin is the daughter of Dr. Peter Colvin and Rosie Colvin.[4] [5] [6] Colvin attended Portadown College, graduating in 2008.[7] [8] [9] Between 2008 and 2013 she completed a Bachelor of Laws at Trinity College Dublin.[10] Colvin's brother, Chris Colvin, is a rugby union player. In 2017–18 and 2018–19 he captained City of Armagh to two successive Ulster Senior Cup titles. He was also a member of the Queen's University that won the cup in 2013–14.[11] [12] [13] [14]
Domestic teams
Armagh
During the 2000s, while still a schoolgirl, Colvin was a member of the Armagh team that won six successive promotions, progressing from the seventh level of the Ulster leagues to the Women's Irish Hockey League.[6] [15] [16] [17] [18] Colvin was an Armagh player when she made her senior Ireland debut.[19]
Loreto
While studying at Trinity College Dublin, Colvin played for Loreto.[15] [16] In 2008–09 she was a member of the Loreto team that won the inaugural Women's Irish Hockey League title.[20] She was also a member of the Loreto team won the 2009–10 Irish Senior Cup.[21] [22] She also played for Loreto in the 2011–12 final.[23] [24] Colvin's teammates at Loreto have included Nikki Symmons, Hannah Matthews, Alison Meeke and Nicola Daly.[20] [25] She left Loreto in 2017.[26]
HGC
In 2011 Colvin played for HGC while on an Erasmus break.[15] [16] [27]
Belfast Harlequins
In 2017 Colvin began playing for Belfast Harlequins in the Women's Irish Hockey League. Her teammates at Harlequins included Zoe Wilson and Jenny McAuley.[6] [28] [29] [30] [31]
Ireland international
Colvin represented Ireland at A level before making her senior debut in June 2008 in a Celtic Cup match against France.[19] [32] [33] Between August 2013 and January 2015 Colvin was an absentee from Ireland squads while recovering from an anterior cruciate knee ligament injury.[15] [16] [18] In March 2015 Colvin was a member of the Ireland team that won a 2014–15 Women's FIH Hockey World League Round 2 tournament hosted in Dublin, defeating Canada in the final after a penalty shoot-out.[34] In January 2017 she was also a member of the Ireland team that won a 2016–17 Women's FIH Hockey World League Round 2 tournament in Kuala Lumpur, defeating Malaysia 3–0 in the final.[35] On 22 July 2017 at the 2016–17 Women's FIH Hockey World League Semifinals, in the seventh and eighth place play-off, Colvin scored the winner in a 2–1 win against India. Ireland's seventh-place finish in at the tournament eventually saw them qualify for the 2018 Women's Hockey World Cup.[15] [16] [36] [37] [38]
Colvin represented Ireland at the 2018 Women's Hockey World Cup and was a prominent member of the team that won the silver medal.[18] [39] [40] She featured in all of Ireland's games throughout the tournament, including the pool games against the United States,[41] India [42] [43] and England,[44] the quarter-final against India,[45] the semi-final against Spain[46] and the final against the Netherlands.[47]
Personal life
Occupation
Between 2014 and 2016 Colvin worked as a trainee solicitor with A&L Goodbody in Dublin.[10] [65] [66] After qualifying as a lawyer in 2017 she began working as an employment law specialist with DWF in Belfast.[10] [67] [68] [69] [70] Together with Gillian Pinder, Nicola Evans, Anna O'Flanagan and Deirdre Duke, Colvin was one of five lawyers in the Ireland squad at the 2018 Women's Hockey World Cup.[71]
Engagement
In January 2018, while celebrating her 28th birthday in Salzburg, Austria, Colvin got engaged to Matthew Holden from South Africa. The couple met in 2012 while Colvin was on a four-month visit to New Zealand.[6] [68]
Honours
- Ireland
- Loreto
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Vitality Hockey Women's World Cup 2018 – Team Details Ireland . fih.ch . 5 August 2018.
- News: Ireland's Lizzie Holden announces retirement . . Stephen . Findlater . 18 October 2021 . Lizzie Holden (nee Colvin).
- News: Ireland’s Lizzie Holden retires from international hockey . . Johnny . Watterson . 18 October 2021 . Lizzie Holden (nee Colvin).
- News: Prominent figure in Methodist ministry and the loyal orders . portadowntimes.co.uk . 22 March 2019 . 20 January 2009.
- News: Rosie Colvin . facebook.com . 22 March 2019.
- Web site: Irish World Cup hockey success leaves Dad in wedding sweat . bbc.co.uk . 12 August 2018 . 8 August 2018.
- News: College link to Ireland squads . portadowntimes.co.uk . 21 March 2019 . 17 March 2012.
- News: Five Ulster girls make Ireland squad for World League Semi-Finals . www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk . 21 March 2019 . 21 June 2017.
- News: Lizzie Colvin - Portadown College . portadowncollege.com . 21 March 2019.
- News: Elizabeth Colvin . linkedin.com . 16 March 2019.
- News: City of Armagh Rugby Club announce line-up for major fundraising dinner . armaghi.com . 22 March 2019 . 13 August 2018.
- News: Armagh skipper Colvin savours gritty victory in historic Senior Cup final . belfasttelegraph.co.uk . 22 March 2019 . 20 December 2017.
- Web site: Ulster Senior Cup: City of Armagh beat Ballymena 9-7 to retain title . bbc.co.uk . 11 February 2019 . 8 February 2019.
- Web site: Queen's topple Ballynahinch to collect Senior Cup title . newsletter.co.uk . 12 December 2013 . 12 December 2013.
- Web site: Get To Know The Green Army Midfield . hockey.ie . 13 October 2018 . 17 July 2018.
- News: Lizzie Colvin – Women's World Cup squad . https://web.archive.org/web/20180726092357/http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2018/07/lizzie-colvin-womens-world-cup-squad/#.XI1nRPZ2ty0 . usurped . 26 July 2018 . hookhockey.com . 16 March 2019 . 21 July 2018.
- News: Ladies - Armagh Hockey Club . armaghhockey.co.uk . 16 March 2019.
- Web site: 20 things you didn’t know about Ireland's hockey heroes . irishexaminer.com . 9 August 2018 . 5 August 2018.
- News: Women's Celtic Cup: Ireland 3 France 1 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210510221635/https://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2008/07/womens-celtic-cup-ireland-3-france-1/#.XJf50_Z2ty0 . usurped . 10 May 2021 . hookhockey.com . 24 March 2019 . 4 July 2008.
- News: Loreto take national honours . hookhockey.com . 28 September 2018 . 4 May 2009.
- Web site: Loreto triumph after shoot-out . irishtimes.com . 10 May 2010 . 10 May 2010.
- News: Loreto strike gold in stellar encounter . hookhockey.com . 6 September 2018 . 9 May 2010.
- News: Electric Ireland Womens Irish Senior Cup Final Loreto vs UCD . 26 June 2016 . iopireland.org . 13 May 2012.
- News: UCD v Loreto - Electric Ireland Women's Irish Senior Cup Final Photos . sportsfile.com . 21 March 2019 . 13 May 2012.
- News: Loreto Hockey Club v Railway Union - Electric Ireland Irish Hockey League Women's Final Photos . sportsfile.com . 25 September 2018 . 5 May 2013.
- News: Ulster clubs queue up as Lizzie Colvin decides to return home . belfasttelegraph.co.uk . 21 March 2019 . 3 May 2017.
- News: Muller's Ireland eye Celtic Cup as Olympic qualification battle looms . irishexaminer.com . 21 March 2019 . 27 May 2011.
- Web site: Belfast Harlequins sign Ireland players Lizzie Colvin and Zoe Wilson . bbc.co.uk . 24 October 2018 . 2 July 2017.
- Web site: Belfast Harlequins – Women's EY Hockey League preview . https://web.archive.org/web/20181028033711/http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2017/09/belfast-harlequins-womens-ey-hockey-league-preview/#.W9IZTvZFxy0 . usurped . 28 October 2018 . hookhockey.com . 25 October 2018 . 28 September 2017.
- Web site: Belfast Quins sign up international duo . https://web.archive.org/web/20170708013614/http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2017/07/belfast-quins-sign-up-international-duo/#.W9Ig9fZFxy0 . usurped . 8 July 2017 . hookhockey.com . 25 October 2018 . 3 July 2017.
- Web site: Belfast Harlequins – Women's EY Hockey League . https://web.archive.org/web/20181007120255/http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2018/09/belfast-harlequins-womens-ey-hockey-league/#.W9IVQPZFxy0 . usurped . 7 October 2018 . hookhockey.com . 25 October 2018 . 27 September 2018.
- Web site: New caps for Ireland . irishtimes.com . 27 February 2019 . 4 July 2008.
- Web site: Lizzie Colvin . hockey.ie . 5 August 2018.
- News: World League 2: Ireland beat Canada in shootout . bbc.co.uk . 22 October 2018 . 22 March 2015.
- News: Outstanding Ireland add gold to WL3 ticket . https://web.archive.org/web/20180918230922/http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2017/01/outstanding-ireland-add-gold-to-wl3-ticket/#.W6Al6vZFxy0 . usurped . 18 September 2018 . hookhockey.com . 17 September 2018 . 22 January 2017.
- News: Women's World League: Ireland edge India to boost World Cup hopes . bbc.co.uk . 13 November 2018 . 22 July 2017.
- News: Two goals in two minutes keep Ireland's slim World Cup dream alive . the42.ie . 14 November 2018 . 22 July 2017.
- News: Ireland beat India to keep slim World Cup hopes alive . rte.ie . 14 November 2018 . 22 July 2017.
- Web site: Meet Ireland's history-making World Cup hockey heroes . irishtimes.com . 12 August 2018 . 1 August 2018.
- News: Irish Hockey Squad homecoming from Women’s Hockey World Cup Photos . 20 August 2018 . 6 August 2018.
- News: 'Magnificent' Ireland open hockey World Cup campaign with USA scalp . rte.ie . 9 August 2018 . 21 July 2018.
- News: Colvin aims to lay down law against India . independent.ie . 16 March 2019 . 26 July 2018.
- Web site: 'We can beat anyone in the world' - Optimism growing as O'Flanagan puts Ireland in last eight for first time . independent.ie . 10 August 2018 . 26 July 2018.
- News: England v Ireland - Women's Hockey World Cup Finals Group B Photos . sportsfile.com . 10 August 2018 . 29 July 2018.
- Web site: Green Army Beat India To Reach World Cup Semi Final . hockey.ie . 10 August 2018 . 2 August 2018.
- News: Ireland v Spain - Women's Hockey World Cup Finals Semi-Final Photos . sportsfile.com . 10 August 2018 . 4 August 2018.
- News: As it happened: Ireland v Netherlands, Women's Hockey World Cup final . the42.ie . 10 August 2018 . 5 August 2018.
- Web site: Colvin secures Ukrainian draw . https://web.archive.org/web/20210228000914/http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2009/06/colvin-secures-ukranian-draw/#.XJfy-PZ2ty0 . usurped . 28 February 2021 . hookhockey.com . 24 March 2019 . 22 June 2009.
- Web site: Ireland end Champs' Challenge in bronze . https://web.archive.org/web/20200205222924/http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2009/06/ireland-end-champs-challenge-in-bronze/#.XJVnCPZ2tjo . usurped . 5 February 2020 . hookhockey.com . 22 March 2019 . 27 June 2009.
- News: Ireland announces women's EuroHockey Nations Championship squad . fih.ch . 3 January 2019 . 31 July 2009.
- Web site: Ireland's semi-final dream shattered by Spanish . irishtimes.com . 1 March 2019 . 26 August 2009.
- News: O'Flynn ready to answer Ireland call . irishexaminer.com . 7 November 2018 . 24 March 2010.
- News: Ireland name squad for women's World Cup . news.bbc.co.uk. 22 December 2018. 23 March 2010.
- News: Ireland v India - ESB Electric Ireland Champions Challenge Photos . sportsfile.com . 16 October 2018 . 18 June 2011.
- Web site: Azerbaijan win gives Ireland Euro lifeline . https://web.archive.org/web/20200812133316/http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2011/08/azerbaijan-win-gives-ireland-euro-lifeline/#.XJVjlfZ2tjo . usurped . 12 August 2020 . hookhockey.com . 22 March 2019 . 25 August 2011.
- News: Belgium v Ireland - Women's 2012 Olympic Qualifying Tournament Final Photos . sportsfile.com . 13 September 2018 . 25 March 2012.
- News: Ireland v Lithuania - World Hockey League 2 Quarter-Final Photos . sportsfile.com . 16 October 2018 . 19 March 2015.
- News: Ireland v China - Women's World League Round 3 Photos . sportsfile.com . 16 October 2018 . 18 June 2015.
- News: Irish Women's 4 Nations squad announced . bbc.co.uk . 16 October 2018 . 7 June 2017.
- News: Ireland v Netherlands - Women's Hockey World Cup Final Photos . sportsfile.com . 1 September 2018 . 5 August 2018.
- Web site: Hawkshaw, Barr and Buckley set for major tournament debuts . https://web.archive.org/web/20190603144952/http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2019/05/hawkshaw-barr-and-buckley-set-for-major-tournament-debuts/#.XWVnym5Fxy0 . usurped . 3 June 2019 . hookhockey.com . 27 August 2019 . 31 May 2019.
- Web site: Three changes in Ireland women's squad for FIH Series in Banbridge . bbc.com . 21 August 2019 . 31 May 2019.
- Web site: Ireland women come up just short in semi-final bid . irishtimes.com . 28 August 2019 . 21 August 2019.
- Web site: Ireland women beat Russia to secure fifth place in Belgium . irishtimes.com . 28 August 2019 . 25 August 2019.
- News: Law firm Goodbody adds new graduate jobs . belfasttelegraph.co.uk . 24 March 2019 . 11 October 2016.
- News: A&L Goodbody launches 2016 Bold Ideas Student Innovation Award . algoodbody.com . 24 March 2019 . 29 September 2016.
- News: Belfast solicitor to compete in international hockey tournament . irishlegal.com . 24 March 2019 . 11 July 2018.
- News: Hockey hero Lizzie Colvin back at work after World Cup . belfasttelegraph.co.uk . 16 March 2019 . 9 August 2018.
- Web site: Women's Hockey World Cup joy for Belfast solicitor Lizzie Colvin . belfastlive.co.uk . 5 August 2018 . 10 July 2018.
- News: Lawyer who made history for Irish women's hockey team addresses DWF diversity event . irishlegal.com . 24 March 2019 . 16 November 2018.
- News: Five lawyers help make history for Irish women's hockey team . irishlegal.com . 9 August 2018 . 3 August 2018.